Qualmark® is New Zealand tourism's official mark of quality and the world's first integrated quality assurance system. With many accommodation and tourism operators currently licensed to carry the Qualmark®, you can book and buy with confidence knowing that each operator has been independently assessed as professional and trustworthy.
The Qualmark® can also help you identify quality places to stay, things to do and ways to get around thoughout New Zealand.
Whether you're looking for a luxury hotel, a family motel, a budget backpacker, a homely B&B or a spacious holiday park, the Qualmark® identifies quality assured accommodation suitable for any type of traveler.
Every accommodation provider registered with Qualmark® has undergone a rigorous assessment and licensing process to become part of the Qualmark® licensing system. They'll meet your essential requirements of cleanliness, safety, security and comfort; and offer a range and quality of services appropriate to their star grade.
If you're after things to do and ways to get around, Qualmark® endorsed visitor services, transport and visitor activities are the smartest choice, from abseiling to yachting, art galleries to wilderness walks, and from coaches to limousines.
The growing number of Qualmark® assured tourism businesses have had the many features that make up a quality customer experience assessed against up to 400 robust to Qualmark® criteria.
Please click here for information on the Qualmark® grading system and to learn how Qualmark® can help make the most of your trip to New Zealand.
Qualmark®, "Assisting businesses to be their best. Helping visitors buy with confidence".
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Acceptable. Meets customers' minimum requirements. Basic, clean, and comfortable accommodation.
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Good. Exceeds customers' minimum requirements with some additional facilities and services.
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Very good. Provides a range of facilities and services and achieves good to very good quality standards.
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Excellent. Consistently achieves high quality levels with a wide range of facilities and services.
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Exceptional. Among the best available in New Zealand.
Endorsed
Professional and trustworthy.
Applied For
Undergoing assessment.